How can I position myself a food related job?

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<p>I am going to be college freshman soon, and I already know kind of where I want my career to go. I love the food/cooking world in addition to the more normal engineering/business, so I chose industrial engineering. I am going to try to specialize in supply chain type work and high-level operations and possibly minor in packaging; further, I am hoping to land a job for Darden, (corporate) Publix, General Mills, Kellogg’s, or other such companies whether they are restaurant chains, grocery store chains, or food manufacturing companies. I will be attending the University of Florida.</p>

<p>Other than earning a high gpa, is there anything I can do to try to get a job doing logistics/engineering work for a big company like those I mentioned? Apply online to internships for these companies?</p>

<p>Also, would you recommend against any certain companies to work for? For example, I know Publix is a great place to work, but I am unfamiliar with some others.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>[Food</a> Science and Human Nutrition Department - UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences](<a href=“http://fshn.ifas.ufl.edu/food_science/minor.shtml]Food”>http://fshn.ifas.ufl.edu/food_science/minor.shtml)</p>

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<p>[Food</a> Manufacturing Employment and Job Listings](<a href=“http://www.careersinfood.com/]Food”>http://www.careersinfood.com/)</p>

<p>[Food</a> Engineering](<a href=“http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/]Food”>http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/)</p>

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<p>Despite looking over minors at UF, I never noticed the food science one. Perhaps I will go for it. The food engineering links are interesting as well. I am impressed by the notable companies hiring - thanks.</p>